Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Guy Weadick; informs Weadick that she was not at the fair in Great Falls because she was not invited, tells him to keep writing his good cow puncher stories and that she hopes to see him soon. Typed on both front and back (TU2009.39.1082.1-TU2009.39.1082.2).

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. February 19, 1934. Mr. Guy Weadick, The Stampede Ranch, Longview, P.O. Alberta, Canada. Dear Weadick Family: I have intended writing you for days to tell you that I have had two mighty nice visits with Jack and Kitty Lee who talk of you people a great deal. I think they are getting along pretty well and I do like them and hope to see more of them before they drive North again. Thank you so much for your letter of December 8th. I am sorry I was not in Great Falls for the Fair last year. It probably was a little foolish on my part but I felt I should have been invited to go because I was Charlie’s wife and because they didn’t ask me, I just couldn’t go. I feel sure it was an oversight and hope for better luck next time. I would love to see you all down there and I know Charlie would be so happy to think you were willing to go to Great Falls as a Judge. He always said you were the greatest show- man he ever knew. You have the ability of drawing the real riders to your stampedes. It was good of you to make it so strong that a Charles M. Russell Memorial Day should be a regular feature at the Fair and I am sure Cascade County could not find a bigger man than Charlie to honor. If you and Florence go to Great Falls this year, won’t you come by my place at the Lake for a few days. It will be quiet and I would so love to have you visit Jack and me there. You could really rest. I can’t imagine how any Fair Association could let you go after they have seen the kind of a show you can put on. I suppose money had a great deal to do with your getting let out at Calgary. I read some of your stories, “Cow Boys I have Known”. I read the one about Charlie and thank you for the way you interpreted him. I should think you would have enough stuff to just write and write on cow punchers their characters and modes of living and thinking. I hope you will put on a real stampede in the States and that it will be a “humdinger” of a success. If Mr. Guy Weadick -2- you do and it is within my power, I am going to be there. If all goes well, Jack and I are planning to visit your ranch. The Rogers have promised me a visit too. I suppose they will do all of it when they do come North. “Seeing is believing”. They are such busy folks. The last time I saw Ed. Borien[sic] he was fine but sort of kicking about not doing any business. We are getting along fine and dandy. Jack is enjoying school and growing to be quite a man. I want him to know you better because it would be a pity for him not to know a lot of Charlie’s old friends so I hope you and Florence will stop and see us if you come into Montana this summer. My very kindest regards to you both. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]